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Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang (丁香柿蒂湯) warms the Stomach and descends rebellious qi while tonifying the qi; for hiccup from Stomach cold with deficiency.
English Name
Clove and Persimmon Calyx Decoction
Classical Source
Zheng Yin Mai Zhi, 1706
Ingredients
- Ding Xiang & Shi Di (warm/descend, stop hiccup) – chief
- Ren Shen (tonify qi); Sheng Jiang (warm)
Actions & Functions
- Warms the Stomach and descends rebellious qi
- Tonifies the qi and stops hiccup
Indications
Stomach cold with deficiency: persistent hiccup, belching, nausea, a stifling epigastrium, and a cold sensation.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale with a white coat. Pulse: deep and slow (or weak).
Modifications
With more cold, increase Sheng Jiang; with heat, this is unsuitable.
Cautions & Contraindications
For hiccup from Stomach cold-deficiency; not for hiccup from Stomach heat.
